At-home businesses are now more popular than ever before. This is because they allow one to work without a fixed schedule. They also reduce the cost of business operation. In addition, technology makes it easier to do business at home. Here, we look at certain trends in home businesses. Home-based business ownership is growing Previously, stay-at-home moms were the primary demographic involved in home-based businesses. But that is quickly changing....
How to Stay Positive and Productive During the Holiday Buying Slow Down
During the holidays, many employees spend time at parties and celebrations, having fun with family and friends. This may distract employees and keep them from meeting set targets. There are various ways management can ensure that employees stay positive in the workplace. Here are seven tips that can help you ensure that your employees remain productive during the holiday season. 1. Create specific goals It is advisable to adopt a...
Continuing Education Requirements for Real Estate Professionals in California
The real estate market seems more attractive now than ever. The worst days of the crisis are over, and the market has bounced back. This situation makes real estate a place with a lot of potential for growth and high earnings. A real estate agent entering the market can expect to earn an average of $40,000 a year, a number that can greatly increase based on commissions and the numbers...
Five Traits of a Top-Producing Real Estate Agent
Clients want to work with experienced, knowledgeable real estate agents. They know that this is what will help them find the right property buyer or seller. In order to create a good impression on potential clients, real estate agents should have the following five qualities. 1. Knowledgeable A good real estate agent should be knowledgeable. It is important that a real estate agent knows the local area well. You should...
Five Tips for Staging Your Home for the Holiday Season
Selling your home during a holiday season may sound very intimidating, because you have to take a crash course in decoration techniques and somehow channel the Christmas spirit without turning potential buyers off the buying mood. Holidays present a unique opportunity for sellers to sell their home. One thing that may be the cause of this is the fact that competition drops during the holiday season, and shoppers are usually...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – How Can We Make a Difference?
Before September passes by, it is important to get ready to help make a change throughout October, also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Studies show that one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. According to breastcancer.org, the projected total diagnosis for 2017 will be 316,120 breast cancer diagnoses. However, studies show that life expectancy is improving for breast cancer patients and...
Holiday Card Winter Tips
The holiday season is just around the corner, and it is the time of the year when you thank everyone who has made it special for you. Spread the joy of the winter season by sending out holiday cards. When you start networking, you will be able to not just connect and strengthen your relationship with existing leads but will also be able to attract potential customers in a non-promotional...
Stay in Contact with Your Leads during The Slow Seasons
Real estate transactions slow down during the winter months as buyers and sellers prepare for the holiday season. If you are a real estate agent, you will inevitably have to experience the challenges of the slow season. Most real estate professionals tend to take a break during the off-season. But you should never make the mistake of going offline during slow seasons. It is actually the perfect time to stay...
A Great Tool for the Busy Person
Technology has brought about a revolution in the way that we conduct our business. In the busy world in which we live, tools have been devised to aid in our productivity and keep us more organized. Technology has brought us so much, and how we use it to our advantage will totally depend on us. Peek into your own personal system How do you organize your work? What tools have...
Real Estate Agents: The Professional Movement
The alarm has been sounded. What most real estate professionals do not know is that there is a current distress in the housing market. Every day, the environment is changing. Many mortgage loan borrowers owe more on their homes than their homes are worth. And after realizing this, many choose to just walk away and mail in their keys! Nevertheless, short sales have risen a great deal. And if you...